Two candidates on ballot for District 19A state house seat

Keith Allen, District 19A Representative 1. Tell me more about your experience as a MN representative. What made you decide to run again? Serving the people of District 19A in the Minnesota House of …

Three Way Kenyon Mayoral Race

Diane Barrett for Mayor 1. I have lived in Kenyon all my life. My 3 girls grew up here and attended school. I have always been very dedicated to Kenyon. I became Mayor of the City of Kenyon from 2007 …

Six Vie for Four Open Council Seats in Kenyon

Sue Dodds 1) Tell me more about your involvement with the City of Kenyon. What inspired you to run for the city council this term? I have lived in Kenyon my entire life, both in the rural area and …

Meet the Water Lillies

They are the water aerobics gals at the Wanamingo Pool. These women and several more come often to the pool. They hail from Wanamingo as well as Goodhue, Zumbrota and out in the country. Plese think …

Goodhue County 4-H Three Fall State Events

State Horse Show Results Congratulations to our horse participants who competed at the State Horse Show September 18th-21st. Charli Gjemse (Zumbrota) competed in Barrels, Jumping Figure 8 and Key …

Commissioner Corner

Hello everyone, sorry it has been several months since my last commissioners corner. We did set our preliminary levy at 6.6% increase over last years budget. We have until the end of the year to …

Christmas in Wanamingo December 3

Santa Claus is coming to town! All the good boys and girls of all ages will be pleased to see what's going on in Wanamingo! On Thursday, December 3rd, it is the Wanamingo Commercial Club's …

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

We took a trip up the North Shore in September to spend a night in Thunder Bay, Canada. The scenic drive was spectacular as the leaves were turning color and the weather was perfect. One of the stops …

Spiritual Battle Plan

Eyes awaken; I see the bright rays of sun shining through the window. The exact opposite of the pain shooting through my abdomen. I quickly tell myself, “It will be okay, and it will pass.” I …

Apples and Healthy Weight

You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …

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Obituaries

John Henry Buck, Jr.

John Henry Buck, Jr., age 88, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1938 to John and Rosalie (Puppe) Buck. He was …

Lois Geneva Estrem

Lois Geneva Estrem, 82, of Kenyon, died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1943, in rural Sogn, Minnesota, to Everett and Gladys (Esterby) Hommedahl. She grew up …

Cathie Jo Spaulding

Cathie Jo Spaulding, age 66, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026. Cathie was born on February 26, 1960, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Milburn “Red” and Marlys Jackson. …

Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo

Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo, 99, of Kenyon, died peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence. Rosella was born to Alfred and Marie …

Susan Kay Windhorst

Susan Kay Windhorst; 79, of Wanamingo passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Red Wing on April 15, 1947, to Garvin and Helen (Swanson) Broin. She graduated …

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Halloween on Main

How many small towns have not one but 2 Halloween parties plus a whole bunch of fun going on for the whole family? Well, the only one I know in that category is our own Wanamingo! Halloween on Main …

Save the date: Open House honoring retiring Sheriff Jesse J. Thomas

Patsy Cline Tribute Band at Grand Event Center in Northfield on November 14, 2026

A Patsy Cline Tribute Featuring Hanna Cesario will be performing at the Grand Event Center in Northfield on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 pm. The group features Mankato musician Hanna Cesario and a …

Community

Non-emergency phone number changes with 911 Center move

The Rice & Steele 911 Center moves into its new facility at 118 Third St. NW, Faribault on Nov. 4, 2026. With this move, the center’s administrative/non-emergency/public phone number will change to …

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for 10-23-26

Front Row: Raina Christen KG Mrs. Cheryl Dahl Jaquereni Fontes Arvayo Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks River Prondzinski Gr. 1 Mr. Tony Donkers Caleb Yunker Gr. 2 Mrs. Deb Hinrichs Back …

Winter gear swap designed to keep everyone warm, promote sustainability

Faribault’s River Bend Nature Center hosts a Winter Gear Swap from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, an event in which community members are asked to bring clean, gently-used winter apparel and …

Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem

Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …

Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.

Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …

A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing

The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …

Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale

A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …

Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys

There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …